OCBP Guarded Beaches

The OCBP guards beaches from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekends and holidays, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.

Here is the list of beaches that will be guarded through Sunday, Sept. 14, which will be the final day of the 2025 season. Please remember to swim only at a guarded beach.

  • St. Charles Place
  • 8th Street
  • 9th Street
  • 12th Street
  • 34th Street
  • 58th Street

Lifeguard stands may not be exactly at street ends as guards will place the stand in the safest area depending on water conditions. Thank you for helping to keep Ocean City safe. The Ocean City Beach Patrol strongly urges bathers to swim only at guarded beaches. If you have any questions, please call 609-525-9200. For all emergencies, call 911.

Ocean City Beach Patrol

861 Asbury Ave. Ocean City, NJ 08226 (Mailing Address Only) 

OCBP Headquarters (1st Street & Beach)  609-525-9200   Zone 1 - 1st Street & Beach 609-525-9205   Zone 2 -12th Street & Beach 609-525-9203  Zone 3 - 34th Street & Beach 609-525-9204  Zone 4 - 59th Street & Beach Station 609-525-9207  OCBP Boat Shop - 46th Street & West Avenue 609-525-9208

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General Information
Lost and Found
OCPD Property Custodian
Phone Numbers
609-525-9200
Emergencies: Dial 911
Location
1st Street & The Beach
Ocean City,
NJ
08226